Sunday, November 7, 2010

flea market find

While driving along the other day, I suddenly realised I was in hard waste collection territory. I tuned my antennae, and almost immediately noticed this...


It wasn't so functional when I found it, but after a few screws and washers, and a bit of a clean up, it works again - in a slightly hesitant way, but that's fine by me.



I even love its paint spatters...


For more finds, visit Her Library Adventures... there is talk of a challenge... not sure if my find will fit, but I'm too excited, and wanted to post about it straight away!
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17 comments:

  1. MakeminemidcenturyNovember 7, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    DIVINE! I have one similar and I love it! Cost me mula though ...

    YOU CLEVER SPOTTER OF FINE THINGS!!

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  2. zigsmaNovember 7, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Oh Catherine - that is a most excellent find! Well spotted! Mont Albert/Canterbury? There's some crazy stuff out there at the moment.

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  3. CurlyPopsNovember 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    I can't believe someone threw it out. What the???

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  4. teddybearswednesdayNovember 7, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Oh it's beautiful!! How wonderful YOU found it, couldn't think of it happening to a nicer person.
    I have similar, which I got from my late Grandmother.
    they are great.
    Enjoy xo

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  5. JNovember 7, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    wow, lucky you. it truly is a find. i hope i got antennae like yours.

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  6. CatNovember 7, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    What a great find, it's just beautiful.:)

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  7. AlisonNovember 7, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Fabulous find. Why would someone throw it out, anyway you scored. I have a similar one also but I had to buy mine.

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  8. TaniaNovember 8, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    EEK! She's a beauty. Worthy of the evolution of hard rubbish antennae

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  9. TraceyNovember 8, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Wow, that's amazing - such a great find! :)
    I really need to hit the op shops and secondhand stores myself, I feel the need to find a bargain! :D

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  10. LillabillyNovember 9, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Are you kidding me??? Why, oh why can't people throw out treasures like this in my area??

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  11. NessaKnitsNovember 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    It is beautiful and I am terribly jealous.

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  12. JennieNovember 14, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Oh my goodness!
    Thats crazy! I've been looking out for one of those for ages. Ended up getting a modern copy from an emporium.
    Well done you!!

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  13. UnknownNovember 14, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    an excellent find, well done

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  14. Lucie TalesNovember 14, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    These old sewing boxes are great! I'm looking for one as big and as cute as the one you've found :)

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  15. nadine paduartNovember 15, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    hesitant, is she? and a beauty!

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  16. spectacularfairywrenNovember 15, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    I was deeee-lighted to find your post. Lovely!

    Our local council area produced a map/calendar of where the pickups are. I think I might have to make this my Monday mornings based on what you found here!

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  17. WendyNovember 15, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    I would not have been able to drive after a score like that....would've had to call the hubby to pick us up and drive his delirious wife and her newfound treasure safely home. Well done!

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